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RV55 XTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 178,400 miles on the clock, averaging 11,389 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV55 XTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,389

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,400 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 XTO 40k75k109k144k178k '08'20'16

Check RV55 XTO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,400 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,373 miles
Since last MOT+10,139 miles
PASS
Mileage168,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,234 miles
Since last MOT+16,868 miles
PASS
Mileage151,366 miles
Since last MOT+280 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,086 miles
Since last MOT+17,366 miles
PASS
Mileage133,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,720 miles
Since last MOT+17,102 miles
PASS
Mileage116,618 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,459 miles
Since last MOT+15,145 miles
PASS
Mileage101,314 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,309 miles
Since last MOT+13,970 miles
PASS
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage68,974 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage63,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage58,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage52,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,814 miles
Since last MOT+12,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,426 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 XTO

What car is RV55 XTO?

RV55 XTO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 XTO?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 XTO was 178,400 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 XTO passed its MOT?

RV55 XTO has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.

Is RV55 XTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 XTO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV55 XTO?

RV55 XTO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.